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Weather & Climate in Mwinilunga, Zambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwinilunga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,475 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,475 ft (1,364 m) |
| Area | 9,042.3 sq mi (23,419.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.7358°N, 24.4293°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 5, 2002 | 36 km E of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M5.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 82 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 101 km WSW of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2022 | 91 km SE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1997 | 60 km W of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2023 | 90 km SSE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2003 | 71 km SE of Mwinilunga, Zambia | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 41 km SW of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2007 | 48 km W of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2000 | 102 km NNE of Kalengwa, Zambia | M3.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 9.5 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
Mwinilunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in June to 71°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (0.0").